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Ebbsfleet sign former Huddersfield Town defender Mustapha Olagunju on permanent deal after loan spell last season

14:05, 02 September 2024

updated: 22:06, 04 September 2024

Ebbsfleet manager Danny Searle has made his second signing in the space of three days.

The Fleet have agreed a deal with Mustapha Olagunju, who had a spell on loan at Stonebridge Road last season.

Mustapha Olagunju - has rejoined Ebbsfleet. Picture: Ed Miller/EUFC
Mustapha Olagunju - has rejoined Ebbsfleet. Picture: Ed Miller/EUFC

Olagunju impressed in defence for the Fleet before being recalled to go on loan to League 2 Crawley - but he only featured for 10 minutes at the club who went on to win promotion via the play-offs.

The 22-year-old played nine times for Ebbsfleet last season, all under former boss Dennis Kutrieb, but he proved himself to be an accomplished performer at National League level.

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Ebbsfleet signed the versatile Charles Ondo, also a free agent after being released by Huddersfield, prior to Saturday’s home defeat with FC Halifax. Ondo made his debut, coming on for the final half-hour.

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